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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Hildy in Act 2, Part 1, who did Williams shoot once he got a gun?
(a) Woodenshoes.
(b) The psychiatrist.
(c) Another police officer.
(d) The sheriff.

2. What does Hildy wonder about the fire in Act 1, Part 3?
(a) If it has been put out yet.
(b) If it is at the school.
(c) If it is nearby.
(d) If it is at the gallows.

3. What does Mrs. Grant tell Peggy and Hildy when she first arrives in Act 2, Part 2?
(a) The streets are emptying.
(b) The sheriff is looking for them.
(c) The meter for the cab is running.
(d) Williams has escaped from jail.

4. According to Bensinger, what won't the Sheriff change about the execution of Williams?
(a) The time.
(b) The rule banning all press.
(c) The judgment.
(d) The decision to make it a public event.

5. What are the reporters talking about attending in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) A hanging.
(b) A business dinner.
(c) A press conference.
(d) A court trial.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Schlosser looking for at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?

2. Who was unnoticed by Hildy until he turns to leave at the end of Act 2, Part 1?

3. Why does Peggy ask for the money from Hildy in Act 2, Part 2?

4. What story is McCue investigating at the end of Act 1, Part 1?

5. What does Hildy assure his girlfriend of in Act 1, Part 4?

(see the answer key)

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